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The Dragon Family

1988·Movie
1h 31min
68
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and politics

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The Lung (Dragon) triad used to be one of Hong Kong's most powerful crime families, but its power has waned in recent years. The crime boss Lung Ying feels that their involvement in drug trafficking has resulted in costs that far outweigh the benefits, and he considers investing his wealth into relatively safe and legal industries. His second-in-command White Wolf and his frequent collaborator Tsui disagree with his anti-drug policies, and they plot to take over the triad. They assassinate Lung Ying, and they execute most members of the Lung family in a brutal massacre. Three members of the family survive the attack, and they start plotting their own brutal revenge. White Wolf is betrayed and assassinated by Tsui shortly after claiming power. Tsui is quite willing to kill or sacrifice all for his subordinates to secure power, but he might be weakening his own organization due to this mentality.
Triad WarGang WarfareHong Kong CinemaCrime DramaActionPolitical IntrigueClass ConflictRevenge

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream The Dragon Family legally?

The Dragon Family is included with a subscription to Hi-YAH in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dragon Family worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dragon Family rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Dragon Family?

1 h 31 min

The Dragon Family runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is The Dragon Family in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch The Dragon Family?

3CAKRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dragon Family in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Dragon Family use?

AcrofaticAlliterative FamilyBadass PacifistBadass FamilyWater TortureMan on FireLast DisrespectsDrugs Are BadWhat Happened to the Mouse?Trouser SpaceRage Breaking PointDesecrating the Deadand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Dragon Family, including Acrofatic, Alliterative Family, Badass Pacifist.